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When searching for fresh produce, flowers, local honey, mussels and other edibles, nothing beats San Diego Farmers Markets! And to see a list of these markets throughout the county, see the list below (and feel free to add any markets we may be missing!). San Diego Farmers Markets can be found almost any day of

Top 5 Beaches in San Diego County

July 25, 2018

Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, La Jolla, San Diego Beaches

Top Five Beaches in San Diego County With our whopping 70 miles of coastline, it can be difficult to decide exactly which beaches to visit when in San Diego. And unfortunately, it’s hard to decide which spot is the best, thanks to all of the wonderful and unique qualities of our coastline. Not to fear,

Garage Door Opener Could be Key to Your Home

May 18, 2017

Carlsbad, Encinitas

How often do you leave your remote garage door opener in your car? You might want to think again! Thieves have learned that in ransacking cars that the remote garage door opener is a virtual key to the home–either immediately or later in time. One local Carlsbad owner was asleep with two small children when

Home Urinal: New Trend?

February 7, 2016

Carlsbad, Encinitas, Home Improvement Tips

While out showing homes in Carlsbad and Encinitas this past week, my client and I were taken aback by a new urinal that had been placed in a recently remodeled Carlsbad home. This is the second time I have seen a urinal in a home for sale in the past few months. I can’t help but wonder

3-D Home Tour?

January 29, 2016

Carlsbad, Encinitas, Tips for Sellers

Interested in a 3-D home tour for the San Diego, Del Mar, Carlsbad or Encinitas home you are thinking of selling? Regardless of where you live in San Diego, if your home is large enough to support a virtual tour (small condos and small spaces just won’t work) and you list it with San Diego

San Diego Coaster Schedule for 2014

April 6, 2014

Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Diego Fun

So many of our Encinitas and Carlsbad real estate buyers are intrigued with the idea of catching the San Diego Coaster at a local station and taking a scenic train ride into Solana Bach, Sorrento Valley and downtown San Diego. They can even take the Coaster into Oceanside and from there catch an Amtrak train

Want to Sell Your San Diego Luxury Home?

February 25, 2014

Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa, Luxury Home and Resorts, Rancho Santa Fe, Tips for Sellers

Do you really, really want to sell your San Diego luxury home? If so, here are some things you and your real estate agent can do to make this happen: 1. Unless you have CCR’s or other laws prohibiting it, consider putting up a sign. And if that’s not possible, make sure your address can

San Diego Real Estate Recovery?

August 13, 2013

Encinitas, Featured Blog Posts, Market Trends, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers

by Roberta Murphy Though we hear rosy real estate reports, the San Diego real estate recovery has proved to be an uneven one, according to a report in this morning’s U-T San Diego. As might be expected, North coastal San Diego County fared the best with Carmel Valley just 3.2% off its former peak price.

Plan that San Diego Kitchen Remodel!

July 11, 2013

Best of San Diego, Encinitas, Featured Blog Posts, Home Improvement Tips

Editors note: Many San Diego homes could benefit from a kitchen remodel, but many don’t have the money to accomplish the task all at once. That doesn’t mean improvements can’t be made a step at a time. Our favorite kitchen, bath and home designer, Ashley Loy Schieber, offers below some sensible adviceon how to plan

White Kitchens: Timeless or Trendy?

June 5, 2013

Encinitas, Featured Blog Posts, Home Improvement Tips

by Ashley Schieber White Kitchens or Color? When my clients inquire about a kitchen or bathroom remodel, one of the first concerns they mention is whether the newly remodeled kitchen will be too trendy and then later down the road go out of style. It’s definitely an important concern to have and when you are